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- Dictionarybeneath/bɪˈniːθ/
preposition
- 1. extending or directly underneath: "a 2.5-mile tunnel beneath the Alps"
- 2. at a lower level or layer than: "beneath this floor there's a cellar"
adverb
- 1. extending or directly underneath something: "a house built on stilts to allow air to circulate beneath"
- 2. at a lower level or layer: "upper layers can be removed to reveal internal parts beneath"
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These words are all similar in meaning, but figuring out the differences between them can be a little tricky. First, it's helpful to know how common each word is: "Under" is the most popular. "Below" is used about 1/4 as often as "under". "Beneath" is used 1/2 as often as "below". "Underneath" is used less than 1/2 as often as "beneath".
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